Employment Specialist

Salary- $23.08/hour

Circare is a not-for-profit community based mental health agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare programs are designed to help individuals and families who have encountered certain obstacles develop the resources and supports to live a satisfying, naturally independent life.

The Employment Specialist will work in Circare’s Adult Community Based Services, which offer several programs to assist individuals find employment: Home & Community Based Services (HCBS), Community Oriented Recovery & Empowerment (CORE), and ACCES-VR. For each of these programs, Employment is the Priority. Tailored to their needs, Specialists support provide job development, job placement and job retention services to clients who experience barriers to employment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide services to CORE, HCBS, and Access-VR clients, by helping them:

o Meet educational goals and needs;

o Explore types of employment or volunteer work;

o Conduct job searches;

o Develop necessary skills such as writing resumes, interviewing, time management, etc.; and

o Address barriers to employment and education.

· Deliver client services in the community where they live;

· Work with people in recovery with serious mental or behavioral health diagnoses, which may or may not include substance use disorder;

· Perform work using person-centered plans, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices;

· Master and apply Program Guidance for CORE, HCBS, and ACCES-VR services

· Must be able to work independently.

Job Requirements:

· Must have a BA, preferably in Human Services, Rehabilitation Counselor, Education or a related field

· Must have 1 year work experience as an employment counselor or 2 years as an education counselor

· Must have at least 1 year work experience in mental or behavioral health

· Must pass the suitability background checks for each Program

· Must have good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office Suite & Microsoft Teams

· Must have good written and communication skills

· Must deliver client services in the community

· Must have their own personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and sufficient auto insurance:

o Circare’s insurance carrier requires that Circare employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment. Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

· Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)

· Wellness Benefits

· Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

· Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

· Student Loan Forgiveness

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

· Flexible work hours

· Hybrid work environment

· Generous Paid Leave

· Paid and Optional Holidays

· Short and Long-Term Disability

· Paid Family Leave

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to https://cir.care to submit by e-mail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.08 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23